Happy Hour: Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Sake

To me, Summer months are meant for bubbly. After a warm day, it's relaxing to have a glass of something cool, chilled, and sparkling. Usually I reach for an inexpensive Prosecco or sparkling rosé, but recently I tried something a little more unusual.

At a little sushi restaurant in Japantown, I saw a sign advertising "Sparkling Flower." The sparkling flower was actually called Hana Awaka, and it was a delicious sparkling sake. The flyer declared that it would "bring your taste buds alive with bursting bubbles," and it actually did. The flavor was light and sweeter than most sakes. The bubbles lent a refreshing bite. The best part was that it was only $8 a bottle, and that meant more for everyone!

Have you ever had sparkling sake? Do you think it would be something you'd try?

I tried this while on vacation at Disney World. It tastes great! I found in the the World Showcase at Epcot in the Japan showcase. It was so good that my husband and I bought a bottle to drink on our anniversary and now I'm looking to buy more online. Great taste, even better price at $8.

Thanks for the tip CurlyGirl...I was just trying to figure out where I would start looking for this if my local Korean market didn't have it. I never noticed sparkling sake. But perhpas I was never looking for it?

fuzzles, not all sake is served hot. I personally prefer the sake that is specially meant to be served chilled. Those tend to have fruit undertones. I have never had sparkling Sake, but can't wait to try it!! :)

So funny that you're featuring this! I've been ordering it at my favorite sushi place since they got it in. I love it! It's light and refreshing.
I bought a bottle of Trader Joe's sparkling sake last time I was in Atlanta, but I have not tried it yet.

i absolutely love sake... hence the name. i would love to try this, as i have only ever had traditional sake, tho' i like to mix it half and half with tropical juice. YUM!
(and, 8$ sake isn't all that bad to be honest) :)